Kaushiki Chakraborty is a renowned Indian classical vocalist, specializing in the North Indian classical music genre of Khayal. She is known for her melodious voice and unique singing style that blends traditional elements with modern techniques.
Born into a family of musicians, Kaushiki was exposed to music from a young age and began her formal training under her mother, Chandana Chakraborty, who is also a renowned classical vocalist.
Kaushiki started performing at the age of 16 and quickly gained popularity among music lovers. She has performed in various prestigious music festivals across India and the world, including the Sawai Gandharva Festival, the Dover Lane Music Conference, the Darbar Festival, and the WOMAD Festival. She has also collaborated with many leading musicians across various genres, including Jazz and Pop.
One of Kaushiki’s most notable achievements is her ability to effortlessly shift between different genres of music while retaining her distinct classical style. She has lent her voice to many Bollywood films, including the song “Kesariya Balam” from Dor, which became a chartbuster. She has also released several albums showcasing her versatility as a singer.
Kaushiki’s singing style is characterized by her ability to convey a wide range of emotions through her voice. Her mastery of the Khayal form allows her to improvise and add her own unique flavour to each performance. Her voice has been described as soulful, evocative, and emotive, with a perfect blend of melody and rhythm.
In addition to her accomplishments as a performer, Kaushiki is also a dedicated teacher and has trained many young musicians in the art of Khayal. She believes that music is a way of connecting with oneself and with others and that it has the power to heal and transform.
It is the listening that teaches you and the sanskar which is also important. The value, the spirit, and the soul of the music. It develops within your subconscious mind and for that listening helps!
In this video, she talks about how listening is an essential part of becoming a musician. Listening helps you understand the beauty and soul of music. Take in these golden words of advice to find your “Inner Voice”!
Do watch and let us know in the comments what you’ve learned from this video and how you felt. Here you go!
Kaushiki Chakraborty is a truly remarkable musician who has made a significant contribution to the world of Indian classical music. Her unique blend of traditional and modern techniques, combined with her soulful and emotive voice, has won her fans across the world. Her passion for music and her dedication to passing on the tradition to the next generation makes her an inspiration to all aspiring musicians.
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I am a very hardcore fan of Koushiki ji for very long time. Was an ardent follower of her music, which has helped me to improve my voice culture a lot as a musician. Her words are absolutely correct. We should listen to high quality, different geners of music, which will help us to learn and practice them and making corrections to get maximum perfection. More we listen, more will be our knowledge of understanding the music, and getting some indepth idea of what it is.
Beautiful. Good words from great personalities are always a worthier for the learners. Thanks.
Koushikiji is at one of the leading singer of New India. Her words is Guru Vachan for all of us. Riyaz thank you for your innovative application and the way you are helping us to train us .
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